Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Patient Care

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to perform patient care under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. You will assist with patient hygiene, mobility and nutrition while ensuring safety and a clean environment.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, documenting patient data, and communicating concerns to the nursing team. The role emphasizes privacy, hand hygiene, and compliant, team-based care.

Qualifications

• Assists with hygiene, mobility, hydration and nutrition per patient needs.
• Maintains safe, clean and organized patient environment.
• Ensures patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs.
• Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
• Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
• Follows standard precautions, always washes hands between patients.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, food and fluid intake and output as directed.
• Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.
• Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and or other members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients.
• Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers and team members.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Orlando Health and unit specific competencies.
• Maintains a clean, neat, safe and organized nursing unit.
• Receives and processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights and guest requests.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications throughout the facility.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Hygiene assistance

Mobility support

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS/HealthCare Provider

One year healthcare experience

Job description

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to perform patient care under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. You will assist with patient hygiene, mobility and nutrition while ensuring safety and a clean environment.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, documenting patient data, and communicating concerns to the nursing team. The role emphasizes privacy, hand hygiene, and compliant, team-based care.